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Who began fishing before the arrival of Europeans?
The Aboriginal people.
100
What is the greatest cause of overfishing?
Increasing customers demand.
100
Is the fishing industry sustainable?
Yes, the Fishing industry is sustainable.
100
What percentage of the total profit from fishing industries are from fishery exports?
50%
200
What reduced the yearly catch of salmon?
Human activity.
200
Name one species of fish in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans that is severely depleted.
Herring or tuna populations.
200
What is the definition of "Aquaculture"?
The cultivation of aquatic animals or aquatic plants for consumption.
200
Name 2 out of 3 of our primary importers.
U.S, Japan and European Union
300
When did commercial fin fish aquaculture begin?
In the mid 1990's.
300
Define what a "sustainable fishery" does.
It harvests fish without depleting the population or jeopardizing the ecosystem.
300
Today, seafood is the _______ (Size) food commodity exported by Canada.
Today, seafood is the [LARGEST] food commodity exported by Canada.
300
B.C Gross Domestic Product is split into 4 sectors. Name 3 of the 4 sectors.
Aquaculture, sport fishing, commercial fishing and seafood processing.
400
Name two inventions developed after World War II to help fishermen?
Sonar, radio, nylon nets, and hydraulically powered gear.
400
What province caused huge damage to the marine ecosystem in the 1990’s by overfishing?
Newfoundland and Labrador.
400
The commercial industry includes harvesting more than 80 different species of _______, _________, and marine plants from both freshwater and marine environments.
The commercial industry includes harvesting more than 80 different species of [shellfish], [finfish], and marine plants from both freshwater and marine environments.
400
What is causing Salmon Farming to become more popular?
The dwindling Wild Pacific Salmon stock.
500
When and what river did the salmon almost disappear from?
In 1913, the salmon almost disappeared in the Fraser river.
500
_______ (a group) overestimated the size of _____ (a fish) stocks in 1992?
[Fishery’s scientists] consistently overestimated the size of [cod] stocks in 1992.
500
Name one method of fishing and define. (3 methods).
Seining: A large half-floating net surrounds a group of fish. Then the weighted bottom is closed, trapping the fish.--- Trolling: One or more lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water.--- Gillnetting: Fish swim into a net and passes only part way through the mesh. When it struggles to free itself, the twine slips behind the gill cover and prevents escape.
500
Are salmon prices being raised or lowered and what is the cause?
Lowering because of the salmon industry